The winter’s remarkably wet conditions will have led to soil compaction, silting and nutrient losses
Prolonged rain during winter and spring has caused surge in grassland weeds
Government says hemp has potential to 'unlock new revenue streams'
Defra's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been called out as an 'injustice' and criticised for being 'ill-informed' with farmers who have suffered 'catastrophic impacts' being told they are not eligible for the Fund
Problems are mounting for growers as fieldwork is hit by further delays, the rising threat of disease and decreased yields
Prolonged rainfall risks leaving plants with 'lazy roots'
Ulster ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã' Union are urging everyone in the banking sector who interacts with farmers, to take the bad weather into account and give whatever support they can
Researchers warn farmers should prepare for 'clear warming weather trend' amid climate change
The Efra Committee have called on the Government to place soil health on the 'same footing' as water and air quality within Government policy